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The Steak House Taupo
87/100 (2018 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Drinks
Pasta
Crème Brulée
Salad
Lamb
Pesto
Scallops
Fish
Duck
Filet Mignon
Ribs
Prawns
Burger
Creme Brulee
Croquettes
Beef
Sirloin Steak
Ham Croquettes
Sit down
Steakhouse
New Zealand
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"I recently dined at this steakhouse and ordered the T-bone steak with mashed potatoes and a Greek salad. The ambiance of the place was really..."
Dmitriy Fridlyand
"Delicious! This place lives up to it's name. I only got a photo of the Greek Salad I ordered but that steak was AMAZING! Service was friendly and..."
Amy Rosvally
"Stopped here on the way to visit Mount Ruapehu, which you get a wonderful view of over Lake Taupo. The service was excellent, and the restaurant has..."
Jeremy Lawless
"Steak house taupo never disappoints it’s my favourite restaurant to dine with friends also family dinners with children,celebrations and more....."
Kirsty Henderson
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The Food was incredible. Worth every cent. The service was on point and the atmosphere is beautiful. If you are visiting Taupo and..."
Amberley Birch
"The food overall was pretty good. The steaks were cooked a little unevenly, but were overall pretty good. The sauce they came with was pretty tasty,..."
Emma K
"The food was soooo yum! I got the eye fillet steak wrapped in bacon. It was cooked perfectly. I also got the tipsy barbie cocktail and that was also..."
Destiny Moore
"Walked in no reservation served and seated straight away. Awesome place to dine food was superb 👌 on the high side but worth it definitely....."
Aqua Queen
"We had Scotch fillet steak and another one with bone marrow, it was really nice but there was no veges with the steak. We did order some entrees and..."
L J
"The place has a very warm and cozy atmosphere. Our serveuse and the staff we interacted with were all very kind and friendly. I can't recommend the..."
Ophélie C.
"Felt very satisfied after the meal.🥩🥩 Had Eye fillet steak wrapped in bacon, cooked well, tasted fantastic😋 while T bone steak was a bit..."
Yuan Z
"Place was nice and warm. Hospitality was perfect. Food was great. The calamari and pork belly for entree was to die for and set up nicely for a..."
Sione Vea
"On the 23rd of august me and my partner had been walking around Taupo for well over 30mins looking for a restaurant to dine in, after being turned..."
Tina Taylor
"The steak was perfectly seared and with the bone marrow it was next level. I've never had anything like it before. Highly recommend if you're looking..."
German Medina
Espresso Cove
87/100 (209 ratings)
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European
New Zealand
European
Cafe
New Zealand
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Café
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Beautiful cafe right on the lakefront. Gorgeous views of the lake, spacious cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Prompt service, the ladies today..."
Arohaina Daniels
"We really enjoyed our breakfast here. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Their kids menu was great and the avocado on toast was so..."
Olga Iftinka
"Beautiful cafe by the lake. The salmon rosti was absolutely delicious. The staff is nice and the vibe is chilled. Also we got the food and the drinks..."
Beatriz Rodriguez Moran
"This is a go to experience of consistency. Great service, good portions of lovely food, a lovely Cafe feeling, and all with a wonderful view. No..."
Noel Munford
"Our bike group often call in here for our after ride debrief and coffee! Always accommodating whether it's 10 or 20 people. Great, quick service and..."
Alison McGregor
"Staying next door so decided to have breakfast there this morning. What a lovely place, staff were very friendly & attentive. We had 1 big..."
Jo Meo
"Stunning lake views. Super friendly staff! Delicious, beautifully presented breakfast. Very nice coffee. Too cheap! You should charge..."
Andrea Rice
"enjoyed having breakfast here, warm and cosy..."
A T
"What a great café down on the lakefront looking out on the mountains away from the busy streets of the main. Perfect coffee and delicious breakfast..."
Simon Owens
"See - it’s definitely a 5 star experience- food and location experience and staff are fantastic - BUT please don’t close your 2pm menu when we..."
mandy crozier
Double Happy Takeaways
87/100 (355 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Fast food
New Zealand
Seafood
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Chinese
Asian
Chinese
Seafood
New Zealand
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New Zealand
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Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I suppose the reviews tell you everything. This is a great spot for any Chinese or fish and chips takeaways you require. Plenty of choice and decent..."
Jude B
"Best take away we have ever eaten. The wonton soup was superbly made. Food containers hold the food firmly without leaks and are full to the brim!..."
Hristo Damyanov
"Really good Chinese Takeaway in Taupo! Very good value and great portion sizes. They have combos and specials inside so worth a visit. Regular scoop..."
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"There always friendly service from the staff. Plenty of good deals and the Food is filling and good. It's always busy from the locals to the..."
Sarah-Jane Stuart
"They say you should always go where the locals go. We found this place on google maps. It is not on the main tourist drag but further back in the..."
Gerri S
"Definitely recommended!!Yummy food, friendly staff, and large..."
Nicole Hsiao
"Great food fast and friendly. Very popular, busy takeaway. Glad we stumbled across this little beauty. Definitely be coming here when we're back in..."
Char Puohotaua
"Good price for the quantity of food you..."
Dave Hartnell
"Classic takeaway spot. Food was good and well..."
Dan Burrell
"Really large selection and some great family deals. Friendly staff and decent wait times. I ended up choosing the smorgasbord. Good value for money..."
Mel Phimester
Spa Gate Fish And Chips
87/100 (487 ratings)
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British
Seafood
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Fish & chips
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Cheap Eats
"Massive portion! Ordered the fish of the day and the beer battered chips. I also ordered one shrimp kebab. One piece of the fish and the chips could..."
Rhiannon Wallace
"The fish was amazing and fresh. We got a value pack for $24 NZD which included 2 fish, 2 hot dogs (Pluto pups), 4 chicken nuggets and a large serving..."
Phillip
"Best fish we had in NZ so far… Really amazing so crisp and tender, will really recommend it. The inside of the shop is very old and not very..."
Jimie Malan
"Best fish n chips and worth the stop if you're ever in Taupo. Taupo was our pit stop on our way back to Auckland from Napier. The fish and chips and..."
Ulamila Dalo
"Probably one of the best Fish & Chips we have tasted in New Zealand! The snapper fish was tender and delicious, and batter was crispy. Portions were..."
Dominic and Grace In Love
"Fish and chips are great as well as the squid rings and corn dog. It's also not too pricey. Highly recommend to grab and bring to the lake. Be sure..."
Jaskarn Bains
"The fish was beautifully cooked the batter was light and crispy, the cheese burger was big with fresh lettuce and tomato and a good size patty. Would..."
The Skies the limit dronestar
"Don't expect to eat there because the place is not conducive to do so witj the limited dining space. But the food was absolutely amazing. Absolute..."
Sarah Ong
"Stopped there on way home from Rotorua, was very impressed, best fish & Chips we have had for a long time. Definitely calling in again when next in..."
Beverley Murray
"This is without a lie, some of the best Fish EVER!! The kitchen is immaculately clean and on full display. The customer service is so friendly and..."
Velane66
"I chose this place from the reviews and could see why people rate it high! Big family of 14 we ordered 2 $60 family packs & 9 burgers. Everything was..."
Taylor-Louise Turner
"Stopped in on our way north from Hawke's Bay. We're a family of 6 and the cost of a delicious fast food staple, was the best value we've found in..."
Vicki
"Everything about the spa gate fish and chips is good. We had a $24 pack. Two fish, two hot dogs and chips. Good solid meal. Great..."
Devon Bruce
"Pick the right delivery day and you get the freshest fish Gurnard is my choice today straight from the delivery..."
Lyn Lealand
"The best fish and chips in Taupo. Bought the $50 value pack for a family of five and it was worth every penny. Thank..."
Jacinta Brown
"Huge pieces of fish, fantastic meal yet again. Best fish and chips we've found so far. Can order on line for pick up and they do delivery..."
Tara Stewart
Plateau
87/100 (1885 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Gastropub
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
European
Contemporary
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Seafood Platters
Ribs
Prawns
Fish & chips
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Confit
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Calamares
Burger
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Beef
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Sit down
New Zealand
Contemporary
European
Gastropub
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Brunch
Mid-range
"We had a lovely experience here!! We were looking for a restaurant with good seafood. Hit the spot with this pick. Started with a seafood platter and..."
Carl DSilva
"We dined here for a celebration dinner . Excellent service and delicious meal. Finished off the night in front of the fire with desert and ports. ..."
Michelle P
"We dined at Plateau Restaurant tonight and we were very satisfied with whole meal and friendly service, it also has a great atmosphere/vibe to the..."
Mel Obers
"Had dinner here new years eve, we had no booking and they managed to give us a outside table which was great, the service was very good and we all..."
Reon Barnfield
"Very pleasant, really nice food, service alittle slow and had to keep asking for water, they weren't that great at noticing that your glass was..."
Di Curley
"Don't be deceived by pub-like atmosphere! The food was actually pretty good, and service was amazing! We were all impressed, and really enjoyed our..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"I got to Taupo every year & never knew this place was open during the day until my last visit & I'm glad I know now! Fast, friendly &..."
Colene McBride
"Shot jude. Are you gonna put your Monteiths dish on the..."
Mathew Pendleton
"Yum Yum. Once you have had this food you want more and more. My partner and I went with some friends we each ordered a different dish and each of us..."
Liz
"My partner and I got a deal voucher to eat here for lunch. It was a fabulous deal and very cheap for what you get. It was warm and inviting with..."
Gavin Goldsmith
"I came in with my partner on a Friday night and although the restaurant was busy, the staff were very friendly and did everything they could to sit..."
Jojo
"We ate at Plateau recently and found everything fantastic. We loved the winter menu and the staff were so friendly. Our meals were perfect and we..."
Mark
"We first dined at this beautiful restaurant in Feb and we amazed at the food and service. We came back 2 months later and the amazing waitress..."
peter oht
"Amazing experience! The atmosphere is so classy, cosy & comforting I love the ambiance and so did the whole family! We were lucky enough to have the..."
Taylor-Louise Turner
"We couldn't fault this delightful restaurant. From the booking process to the farewell it was simply an excellent experience. Tables are spread..."
Noel Munford
"I looked online for a decent restaurant and was delighted to have dined here. There were decent vegan options for my partner (not always easy to find..."
William W
"Wonderful food and service. We went for my mother in laws 60th and they really made an effort to make it special. A small plate and a large plate are..."
Jack Wood
"I have eaten here a few times and enjoyed their excellent menu. The staff are friendly and helpful. We didn't book a table prior, so the front of..."
Graeme Wooller
"Where to start ! The ambience was lovely! The service is 100/10, very efficient, kind, funny, and she did an amazing job (well done!) The seafood and..."
Tegan Chisnall
"Didn't take photos of all our food. But this place was sooooo delish! Make sure to book if you Wana eat here. We walked in and got 1 of 2 bar leaners..."
Brittany Tipene
"Service was excellent. Food was amazing, no complaints, every bite was a mouth sensation. Yum. Cocktails made to a high standard...."
Paul Stratford
"I went for a bit of a walk while I was in Taupo and part way through I was keen for a coffee and a bite to eat and coffee. I stumbled upon this place..."
Kym Moore
"Incredible food, great service. Been 3 times always amazing!! We will be back. Barb was incredibly attentive and very informative about the menu..."
Melissa Kennett
"I don't know what I was expecting but this was near perfect. Just all around great food, great atmosphere, great cocktails, and at a great price. I..."
Sean
"Impressive food and friendly attentive wait staff. The snack platter was good to share. Loved the lamb cutlets...."
Fraser
"Was in Taupo for a night traveling between cities for work and liked the look of this place from the outside, so decided to wonder in. I was happily..."
Talmin Pai
"Booked dinner here due to good reviews and did not disappoint. Service friendly, quick and attentive even on a busy Sat night. Food was of..."
Stacey Palmer
"Had a beautiful, delicious dinner at Plateau tonight, Venison capachio sooo very tasty would definately recommend, Beef Ragou would come back for and..."
Kim Powley
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Everything was perfect. The pork belly is to die for! Very talented chef. Atmosphere is beautiful and the service and staff are..."
Amberley Birch
"Went here for my mom’s birthday. Food was delicious and yes, locally sourced, but it didn’t seem very NZ, aside from the pavlova. I think it’s..."
Mary Ann Jawili
Tui’s Nest
87/100 (308 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salmon
Toasts
Salad
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
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Seating
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"A wonderful little Cafe. New owners are super friendly. Prices are very reasonable and my coffee was superb. Would definitely come back for the mince..."
Amanda McFadden
"We had a delicious brunch here on ironman 70.3 day and they were not doing the full menu , however they did do us some scrambled eggs n bacon on..."
K Murray
"This is a secret little diamond. Located a little off the main trail, this little Cafe punches above all the "location location location" spots. We..."
Duncs
"The food was very tasty! And the service lovely but I can't find the logic in bringing out the sweet order first heated up when it's just going to..."
Anja Schaar
"Awesome brunch. Wonderful ambience. Great team. Thank you..."
Shona Roberts
"Stayed in Taupō for a few days and visited Tui's Nest 3 times! The coffee is fantastic, scones today were amazing, brunch on Saturday was delicious..."
Sue Hardiman
"Found this place to have breakfast on the first morning we were here. Went back the next day and will go back tomorrow too. Food was fabulous and..."
Simon Duxon
"As a visitor to Taupo we were glad we found this gem. It is a small local cafe with a friendly atmosphere. It is clearly popular with locals and a..."
Anne Davies
"Delicious Egg Benedict and the carrot cake is OUTSTANDING!! The service was so friendly and helpful. I highly recommend you come here at least once..."
Ariel Davalos
"Lovely little cafe, absolutely delicious..."
Nikora Wickham
Wabi Sabi Sushi
87/100 (162 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Vegan Options
Fast Food
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
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Ramen
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Asian
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Mid-range
"Donburi flavour is top-notched! So yummy! I've been craving for this quality of donburi for so long. The team are also friendly. Will definitely come..."
Dawn Veridiano
"I come here for the bubble tea as I’m not a big fan of the sushi, but every time they’ve been very sweet to me. They’re very short staffed at..."
Tessa D'Alton
"The sushi was delicious accept the sweet Chilli chicken was tough. The shop is very small when diners are inside and people lined up getting orders..."
Rockbetty Cook
"The food here is amazing. The staff are very kind, and all Filipino, really. Highly suggest this..."
Rod Ferrer
"Excellent food, really good value, super quick service, very clean and tidy, best quick in and out eatery in Taupo, thanks team..."
adam lucich
"Good food and friendly..."
eddie younger
"Beautiful sushi, the best sushi, really nice eating space too, some different kinds of sushi I've never seen..."
Zane Cox
"So i visited thid place at 4:55pm which is why the selection was very low but they still had some that i liked. I got salmon on rice. deep fried..."
Carol A
"It was nice, they were nice enough to let me sit in there for nearly two hours even though I didn't order till the last 40mins, I was a bit..."
Ash Gibson
"Service was very friendly and efficient. Sushi was excellent. Coffee was the only..."
Chris Prouse
Waterside Restaurant & Bar
86/100 (2127 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegan Options
European
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Fish & chips
Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Scallops
Cheesecakes
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Mussels
Pesto
Calamares
Burger
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Beef
Chowder
Cheesecake
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Bar
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Waterfront
Cash Only
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely delicious meal here tonight. Steak and chicken meals we’re beautifully done. Great spot with views to the lake. Staff were excellent,..."
L-M Hallam
"This is a perfect location to have lunch especially on a warm and sunny day. Location is right infront of the lake and has nice ambience. Staff are..."
Ferdinand Go
"We had a table for 10. The front wait staff were engaging and attentive. Our lovely attendant took our orders and even after all the changes, the..."
Teresa Higham
"Food was excellent and delicious! I finished it so fast before I even thought of taking a photo. Steak was cooked to absolute perfection. Sticky date..."
Sophia Lemafa
"We had a nice dinner out with the family, great friendly staff, nice meals, love the platters and kids enjoyed their sundaes 🍨..."
Rini Sim
"This place is insane! The food, the location. Incredible. Loved every minute. Service was amazing. Thankyou, we really enjoyed our..."
Charlotte Fletcher-Beesely
"The freakshakes were a kids idea of heaven! Food was great and the service was excellent. Cocktails 🍸 are amazing..."
Charlotte Marshall
"Dinner was so yummy. I had the chicken wrapped in bacon with a sun-dried tomato paste inside & gnocchi. It was..."
Iso Anderson
"Had a dinner meal here while spending the night in Taupo. Service was outstanding, venue was warm, clean and spacious. Food was just perfect, and the..."
Catherine Faletanoai
"We had our work Christmas dinner here on Friday and the food and service were awesome! Great value for money and the staff were lovely, accommodating..."
Carolyn Mackay
"I like it. Good experience while dining with family. Good food as..."
Bas
"Bit of a long wait but food wasn't bad, could've been a bit of a larger serving for the chicken..."
Madilyn Povey
"We enjoyed our dinner. Ribs were great. Mussels were delicious but my steak was just..."
Marin Ianev
"2years before，Awesome place close to lake. The staff sre cute and friendly, they gave me high quality services feels. Thanks guests. (Adding my..."
Jimmy LAI
"We were in town for a day and chose this restaurant for dinner based on the special advertised on the board outside and the atmosphere plus lighting..."
Yen Luong
"Went to lunch at Waterside to sample their "Freakshakes" Had a Chocolate, Caramel and Fudge, they were delicious, quite a bit to get through,..."
Spider Webb
"Been here before last time when I went to Taupo. Their steak here is very good. We also tried their mussel with creamy bacon sauce which. The..."
Wilson Shum
Vine Eatery & Bar
86/100 (6114 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Wine Bar
European
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Scallops
Focaccia
Duck
Paella
Croquettes
Calamari
Halloumi
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares
Lamb
Salmon
Bruschette
Pesto
Beef
Fish
Chowder
Pork
Tapas
Prawns
Sit down
New Zealand
Contemporary
European
Wine Bar
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Street Parking
Brunch
Lunch
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Mid-range
"The atmosphere here was amazing. We loved the art up on the walls made from old book pages! The food was amazing, some of the best we've had in a..."
Stacey B
"I thought the food and service here was magnificent. We had some jamon croquettes and paella balls which were great as was the lamb wings and..."
Birdman
"Our first time in Taupo and we checked out Vine for dinner.Nothing to fault! Our waitress Emily was attentive & polite, friendly with her own..."
Coppercat
"Amazing food and wine. Beat meal I've ever had!The lamb cutlets were to die for and the chocolate fondant dessert was next level... can't wait..."
Leah Anstis
"Breath of fresh air. In a town that seemed to have a ribs and burger bar for almost every resident, this was a breath of fresh air - spacious and..."
FatCat
"In Taupo for a weekend,decided to try the vine eatery Friday night tried several of the tapas dishes .cannot fault any of it food excellent wine..."
Paul Orton
"We initially wanted to go to The Brantry but it was unfortunately closed on a Sunday, so the Vine was our second choice. Thankfully it turned out to..."
Adeline
"We ate here earlier tonight and I have to say it was fantastic, the staff were very helpful and the food was delicious! We had a party of 5 and..."
Marty
"We have been eating at the vine eatery Taupo twice now and the food was always excellent . Had a chance to meet Head Chef Reginaldo Gallina a very..."
Helga Gruber
"There's not a whole lot to say - it's the best trip-advisor rated restaurant in Taupo for a reason. - Excellent food. Like really really..."
Ed Lyons
"This place is unique and an experience. Great from start to finish. They also have decent beers on tap but don't advertise this. The service is..."
A Vanstone
"Was a lovely experience - beautiful food and excellent choice if wine at great prices - if I had one negative it would be that we were recommended to..."
Joanne Tucker
"Probably one of my most memorable meals in NZ. First word of advice is to made reservations ahead of time. We came across this restaurants just by..."
Christie
"All our food was absolutely delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. The Chef came and spoke to us, which was lovely as well. Our..."
Mel Abbott
"I had my birthday here and I would say that everything was absolutely perfect and well exceeded my expectations! Sarah's organisational skills in..."
Libya Taurua
"Went here for lunch on a Friday and had a really lovely BAP. Awesome atmosphere, nice and warm on a cold winters day. Good service, and plenty of..."
Kaylene
"Dinner for 2 to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we could not have chosen a better place to eat, since tapas is one of his favourite types of..."
Kaye Cochrane
"Scenic Cellars has been. Landmark in Taupo for years, they have recently moved and added an innovative restaurant "The Vine Eatery" to their service...."
Tony Booth
"While staying in Taupo over christmas we were lucky enough to dine at The Vine Eatery. Small plates are a great way to dine especially over a good..."
Sonja Braddock
"We were able to get a table for 3 on a Friday night without reservation. A nice stop on the way to Napier. Delicious onion soup. Shared plates are..."
The Translator
"The menu is well put together. Obvious care has been taken with regard to flavours and presentation. All dietary restrictions are well labeled, and..."
Dick Mc Schizz
"Beautiful setting lots to look at, food was expensive but tasty literally has hundreds of wines to choose from good place to go for drinks we had a..."
D Bakes
"Updated Review: we recently attended what has become an annual group meal at Vine Bar. Once again a great experience though we would have loved to..."
Sam Roff
"Amazing food & fast to come out. Our waiter was the most delightful South African gentleman called Perfect and he absolutely was! The cocktails were..."
Claire Atkin
"Wow. This was some of the best food I have ever tasted. The quality was absolutely top notch. Price was very reasonable for how amazing the food was...."
Braydon Murphy
"Always a pleasure to come here. Attentive friendly staff and we had a fab meal. Highly recommend the French onion soup and the scallop chorizo and..."
Josie Swan
"Amazing place!! They gave me a free entree for a mistake that wasn’t even their fault in the first place! Highly recommend. Really good staff and..."
Leander Menezes
"Vine Eatery and Bar was surprisingly busy for a Sunday evening. But a table was found for us, and our lovely evening began. The atmosphere was..."
Linda Meehan
"This week a group of 12 of us booked the upstairs venue at Vine for an annual dinner celebration. The food was astonishing. The service..."
Judi Smith
"We both really enjoyed what we ordered the scallop risotto and the salmon were excellent. I ordered the large size and it was enough but barely and I..."
navonco
"Great spot for dinner, service was friendly and very quick. The food was presented well and very delicious. Great menu with lots of choices. The..."
Joel Andrews
"I have eaten here twice and every time it has been great. Yesterday was amazing and our waiter Perfect was outstanding. The food was so delicious and..."
aklcx
"Food was excellent, couldn't fault it one bit. Waiter service was very good. Glad we boked early however we really wanted to experience dessert but..."
Richard Houlahan
"Recently visited for dinner and must say it amazing. I had the grilled prawn as entre and eye fillet bacon wrapped and both were perfect well cooked..."
Paul Quilliam
"One of my absolute favourite restaurants ever- and I don’t even in Taupo. Best tapas I’ve come across but all their meals are fantastic. The..."
Amy Claire Walsh
"Had a Cajun fried soft-shell crab and a seared scallop risotto. Both were great, especially the crab. Always great staff, who were running around..."
Stephen Parker
"We had a delightful evening with our good friends from Taupo. They, like us, had never eaten dinner at The Vines, but once in Annette’s capable..."
Margo Lawrence
Lake Bistro
86/100 (1181 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Fish
Lamb
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Weve been meaning to try Lake Bistro since we moved to Taupo and weren't disappointed. We sat on the terrace and caught the end of a sunset and were..."
Tony Moore
"Lovely experience great location service and food. I had the fish of the day which was Harpuka (grouper) and really delicious - several members of..."
Susan Hardwick-Smith
"Amazing food, accompanied by a great selection of drinks. Very lovely staff who would look after you and the outdoor seating was just lovely with..."
Yves Madriaga
"Taupō’s best hidden local gem! Their pastries are the best in NZ. Such a gorgeous vibe with the cosy fit out, & views of the lake. We love the..."
Jessica Harrison
"Delicious breakfast/brunch amongst leafy enclosed terrace with glorious views of lake and mountains. Turkish eggs, Duck hash and smashed avocado all..."
Julie Wood
"After a long day meeting new people, it was topped off with an awesome experience at the lake Bistro, so good that ten strangers became one. Keep up..."
Chris Bowman
"Everything was amazing. From the service, the food, to the setting. Not one complaint. 10/10 highly recommend. We will be..."
Lucinda Hepi
"Incredible food!! Everything we ordered was just perfect! Service was amazing - a beautiful atmosphere with views of the lake :) We were really..."
Ayres Electrical Services Ltd
"A great spot to meet for coffee, brunch or an afternoon cocktail. The food and service is consistently excellent. Highly..."
Marni McGregor
"Best food on our holiday! This restaurant a few blocks from the CBD was awesome! Amazingly tender pork belly and super crackly crackling. Fresh..."
Layla Robinson
"Great restaurant, excellent service, great for hosting a meeting day as well. Exceeded expectations all around - A team that seemed to enjoy their..."
Tracey Clavis
"Fantastic service from our lovely waitress. Food was delicious for all 5 of us. Thank you for a great evening..."
Sonya Warne
"Delicious food served on the terrace. Despite being late winter the heating was excellent, we had a large group of 9 and everyone had a very..."
Robin Stevenson
"Lovely restaurant, amazing fresh food, great menu, it was hard to decide what to order. Our kids loved the kids menu and their meals and they had a..."
Madonna Woodward
"We were a group of 18 and we had a great dinner, excellent internal decor and most importantly, great food. I would highly recommend the Lake..."
Rupert Lerm
"Stopped in for coffee while out walking, lovely setting but not super pushchair friendly. Nice coffee, comfortable seating friendly..."
Vic Beacock
"We loved our evening together with good friends and great food. I had the pork and it was cooked well but I would of liked some vegetables with my..."
Helen Dredge
"We returned to The Lake Bistro after an unfortunate experience. We had a wonderful time. The Maître d was smiling and pleasant. All the other staff..."
Phil Speers
Thai Delight Restaurant
86/100 (1078 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Fried rice
Pork
Scallops
Scallop
Duck
Mussels
Pad Thai
Curry
Prawns
Noodle
Omelette
Beef
Green Curry
Red Curry
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"We stopped by for lunch on the way back to Auckland from Napier. They didn't have any more tables inside the restaurant but they did set us up on the..."
Benedict Uy
"Homely Thai restaurant with great food. Dishes were full of flavour and portions were just right. We had the Garlic pork, the classics- Beef Basil,..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Table for 3 during a visit to Taupo. Restaurant is very well decked out with Thai paraphernalia that gives it a nice atmosphere. Service..."
Chris Beale
"I eat here twice a week and would hate to miss one. The food is great, the service is very good and the "servers" are always good. I go there about..."
Michael Outram
"Food is delicious and full of lovely authentic Thai flavours. Service was fast and friendly and prices are reasonable. Would..."
Alison Howard
"My husband always looks for great service and this place has it!!! They treat you like royalty and the food is delicious.Not too expensive..."
Tracey Nouwens
"This is my fiance and my favourite restaurant in Taupo. Everytime we dine here we are amazed at the incredible value for money. The food is well..."
Lisa Horan
"This restaurant is superb. The food was excellent and beautifully presented as well as well priced. An inexpensive delicious meal. The service..."
Vicki
"My favourite Thai takeaways when passing through. Great value for money and the nicest food, along with great..."
Karen
"The best value Thai takeaway in Taupo. The staff are always so freindly and..."
Celeste Bowden
"This restaurant was amazing. We just happened upon it and were delighted. Everything was wonderful. We hightly..."
Becky And Bill
"I have constantly been amazed at the quality of this establishment. Everytime I dine there I always receive excellent service and food. Taupo doesn't..."
Stu
"Stopped here for dinner when we were in town and enjoyed it. Very friendly owner and the food came out quick. Prawn toast was extra tasty..."
Mohamed Al Abri
"Had a great experience at Thai Delight in Taupo. Lovely food. Good service...."
Ab C
"Great service, beautiful ambience- food was great - slightly expensive - only thing to note they should focus on increasing the quantity of rice with..."
Nikita
"Very delightful food and decorations were amusing. Atmosphere was very nice. Friendly and welcoming staff. Very much recommend..."
Jann3
"When you enter the restaurant you'll feel like you're teleported into Thailand. It has an intense decor with blue and gold everywhere. Food is great...."
Sriya Suresh
"This is the best restaurant I’ve been to anywhere in the world in terms of ticking each box for a high standard of food, drinks and service. They..."
Rebecca Falconer
"Authentic and exotic Thai cuisine in the heart of Taupo. Decent portions with decent prices. Enigmatic atmosphere made me feel like dining in a..."
Avikil Nadan
"Tasty Thai cuisine. Chicken and basil was very salty. Chicken breast was perfectly cooked. Juicy and tender. Green curry was very creamy. Good stop..."
Jono joe
"Staff were great, drinks and food arrived promptly after ordering, we did go in on the early side of the dinner rush. But a very enjoyable..."
Emily Chambers
"Best restaurant we've been to in NZ. My husband and I simply love their food. And we cannot say enough about the hospitality of the hosts. We always..."
Simi Mathew
Mole & Chicken
86/100 (1391 ratings)
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Lamb
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Duck
Pork
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Fish & chips
Salmon
Chowder
Burger
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Prawns
Beef
Schnitzel
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
European
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Television
Reservations
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Table Service
Parking Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was beautiful. My steak was done to my liking. Husband had fish of the day. Beautiful sauce. It was fairly busy and my Hubby had to ask a second..."
Jenny Little
"Fantastic place! We were so tired after completing the Tongariro alpine crossing that wanted to have a nice reward. And the place didn’t let us..."
Olga Iftinka
"Delicious food - this place deserves its high ratings. Don’t worry that it’s not in the centre of town, it’s busy and lively. Make sure to make..."
Nick Pitt
"It was an extremely busy night but the service did not falter. Great range of food and drinks (to be expected from a full bar on offer). Food came..."
Jina Hong
"Busy, popular, full of locals. Always a good..."
Celia Grant
"A nice surprise at evening. Perfect two entrée on every level. Duck wonton is flavourful with perfect skin and filling. The sauce is making the..."
Anthony Yuan
"A nice and warm restaurant. The staffs are friendly and provide warm greeting. The size of the dishes is quite impressive and the flavor is quite..."
Siegfried Tsai
"Just wow. This food was impeccable. Completely unexpected and delicious- we struggled to eat it all but couldn’t fault anything with the food...."
Jessica Soppitt
"Clearly a local favorite. Busy at both bar and restaurant, and food was well portioned, and great value. Burger was huge (as you can see) and..."
Hamish McLean
"We were recommended to this place by Baycrest Thermal Lodge. We just wanted a light bite after a long day and it was less than 10 minutes to walk it...."
Martin Sydenham
"Good chose for quality food in Taupo. Dinner time start at 5:30 but they have another menu for afternoon. It was very good which is out of my..."
Jenny Yao
"Absolutely best food I have ever had. I had a taste of the won ton, aranchini, duck fat potato, pork belly and they were all incredible. Please open..."
kayce henderson
"Went to this place on Good Friday but it wasn't too busy and no public holiday surcharge. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful without..."
Anna Carlaw
"5 stars all around. Duck Wontons were to die for! Everything we ate was delicious! Staff were professional! Place was clean and inviting, romantic on..."
AJ Williams
"Gourmet dish! Highly..."
Jay Sevilla
"Perfect spot for dinner. Great food, relaxing atmosphere, fantastic service. Eye fillet was cooked perfectly! Will definitely be..."
Stefan M
"This place never lets us down . Food is delicious, and serve very friendly. Thanks again for a lovely evening. If you like dark beer, try the Black ..."
Shaun & Rita Eastell
Pool Deck
86/100 (216 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Café
Bar
Pub
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Cash Only
Dinner
Mid-range
"Can't go wrong with a $22 burger special, it came with fries and your choice of a good George drink. Great view of the lake and it has 2 pool tables...."
Jordaine Tupuhi
"A very welcome stop after a wet motorbike ride over from Rotorua. Can imagine the views outside would be great in good weather, but indoors was warm..."
Richard Gavey
"Good food, drinks and prices! Don’t expect anything too fancy just good pub grub! The views of the lake are great! It is mostly outside seating but..."
Vicky Brewin
"Neat little place, nice covered out door area, had a game of pool while we waited for our burgers. We ordered the current $22 special, burger, beer..."
Orana Trevelyan
"Best views in Taupo! A great place to grab a drink and look over the..."
Laura Batten
"Awesome meal great taste Harvey our server / bartender was friendly and polite food was ready and on table in great time overall definitely come back..."
Johnathan King
"Such a nice pizza. Good prices and good range of beers. But Friday night bar was closed before 10pm. So sad for us. And they have lot of people even..."
Alexandra Givovich
"“The Deck” is the more causal upstairs establishment connected to the restaurant downstairs. The food was very good. The beer was cold. The..."
Michael Boyle
"Its a place on the rooftop of waterside, hard to find entrance as its a stairway in another restaurant. Good beer options and fingerfood is..."
Navtej Singh
"Great location and staff. Killer cocktails and veiws what more could you ask..."
H P
"Came to visit last weekend, what a gd choice for dinner! Service was pleasant and the burgers were the bomb, keep up the great work..."
carmen tuhua
"Came in just for a couple pints! Some of the cheapest beer I've seen in the region, with a decent little..."
Brad D
"Awesome view, relaxed atmosphere. Order the bar. Pizzas were pretty..."
Andrew Robertson
"Very basic and very good. Nothing fancy. Popular amongst locals. Nice burgers and pizzas. You order online, so there is no fuss about ordering and..."
Alejandro Perez
"Great Kiwi beefy Burger! We sure loved..."
DeWaterDraak
"This was a great surprise we just saw the blackboard that said pizza and that's what we're looking for so we headed upstairs to a great spot were we..."
Andi Dawson
"Great priced food and an amazing location and view. Staff are friendly and you can order direct from your table via a QR..."
C Hawke
"Pleasantly surprised with this place, the burgers were super tasty, and extra points for having a range of kids games to hand! Would recommend over..."
Franziska Hooper
Lake Bistro
86/100 (807 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
Lamb
Fish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Weve been meaning to try Lake Bistro since we moved to Taupo and weren't disappointed. We sat on the terrace and caught the end of a sunset and were..."
Tony Moore
"Lovely experience great location service and food. I had the fish of the day which was Harpuka (grouper) and really delicious - several members of..."
Susan Hardwick-Smith
"Amazing food, accompanied by a great selection of drinks. Very lovely staff who would look after you and the outdoor seating was just lovely with..."
Yves Madriaga
"Taupō’s best hidden local gem! Their pastries are the best in NZ. Such a gorgeous vibe with the cosy fit out, & views of the lake. We love the..."
Jessica Harrison
"Delicious breakfast/brunch amongst leafy enclosed terrace with glorious views of lake and mountains. Turkish eggs, Duck hash and smashed avocado all..."
Julie Wood
"After a long day meeting new people, it was topped off with an awesome experience at the lake Bistro, so good that ten strangers became one. Keep up..."
Chris Bowman
"Everything was amazing. From the service, the food, to the setting. Not one complaint. 10/10 highly recommend. We will be..."
Lucinda Hepi
"Incredible food!! Everything we ordered was just perfect! Service was amazing - a beautiful atmosphere with views of the lake :) We were really..."
Ayres Electrical Services Ltd
"A great spot to meet for coffee, brunch or an afternoon cocktail. The food and service is consistently excellent. Highly..."
Marni McGregor
"Best food on our holiday! This restaurant a few blocks from the CBD was awesome! Amazingly tender pork belly and super crackly crackling. Fresh..."
Layla Robinson
"Great restaurant, excellent service, great for hosting a meeting day as well. Exceeded expectations all around - A team that seemed to enjoy their..."
Tracey Clavis
"Fantastic service from our lovely waitress. Food was delicious for all 5 of us. Thank you for a great evening..."
Sonya Warne
"Delicious food served on the terrace. Despite being late winter the heating was excellent, we had a large group of 9 and everyone had a very..."
Robin Stevenson
"Lovely restaurant, amazing fresh food, great menu, it was hard to decide what to order. Our kids loved the kids menu and their meals and they had a..."
Madonna Woodward
"We were a group of 18 and we had a great dinner, excellent internal decor and most importantly, great food. I would highly recommend the Lake..."
Rupert Lerm
"Stopped in for coffee while out walking, lovely setting but not super pushchair friendly. Nice coffee, comfortable seating friendly..."
Vic Beacock
"We loved our evening together with good friends and great food. I had the pork and it was cooked well but I would of liked some vegetables with my..."
Helen Dredge
"We returned to The Lake Bistro after an unfortunate experience. We had a wonderful time. The Maître d was smiling and pleasant. All the other staff..."
Phil Speers
Tipsy Trout
86/100 (792 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Fish & Chips
Curry
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Sit down
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Great casual restaurant - friendly helpful staff with great smiles - food was excellent - great value for money - not overpriced!!!!! Adults and..."
Deb
"Went to this restaurant last night, had a fantastic night, friendly staff, and food to die for!!! Curry of the day is definitely one of the best we..."
Sue Mackay
"Relaxed,casual dinning, in a stunning location, beautiful food, together with friendly helpful service. Have enjoyed this restaurant many times, pity..."
Jennah
"Great local place for breakfast, lunch or just a cold drink after a ride/run. Glen the chef has some amazing experience and when we asked for plant..."
Scott Devonport
"Beautiful little cozy place near the beach. Definitely makes one of the best coffee in the area. Great selection of teas as well if you not a coffee..."
Khurram Aziz
"We have been coming to Kinloch for over 20 years, but this is our first visit to Tipsy Trout in many many years. Previous incarnations were rather..."
Lena Jenkins
"Great place on a wet day. Good coffee and mulled wine, but no fish and poor selection of slice or cake. They catered for gluten free but not ordinary..."
Rita
"Over from Sunny Coast Queensland and pop out for a drive. Found this lovely Cafe and had BLT and a pot of chips. Amazing food, well presented and..."
Larry Haines
"We went to the Tipsy Trout as a birthday present for my partner and absolutely loved it, the burgers were so delicious and filling, by far the best..."
Catherine Pearson
"I ordered the Tipsy Big Breakfast & my Partner ordered the Bacon Eggs Benedict, and although it was a busy day and it took around 25 minutes for the..."
Jordan
"Amazing food! We had to wait a little long (understandably as we were a group of 8) but totally worth it! Beautifully cooked and presented. Staff..."
Michaela Lambert
"Amazing place! The food is incredible, our table of 7 ordered 5 of the southern fried chicken burgers, 1 salt and pepper squid and 1 BLAT. It was a..."
Phillippa Owler
"UPDATE 18/01/2021: local- and awesome - Lakeman beer now on tap!! Great restaurant for locals and visitors alike. The setting is optimum with indoor..."
Nico Fournier
"Six of us had coffee ,lunch and dinner at this Cafe, great selection of meals that were very enjoyable and a reasonable price. No complaints..."
Desmond Easden
"Lovely meals. Great service. Thanks to the young lad who recommended the fish dish tonight. He was lovely and attentive and we appreciated the..."
Lee Wilson
"My partner and I had an awesome dinner at the Tipsy Trout. The staff were wonderful and attentive too. They also gave great advice when we couldn't..."
Natasha Phillips (Tash)
"Great food with friendly..."
Stephen Tan
"Friendly little eating establishment. Not very private or intimate .Food was promptly served but I wouldn't have called my steak 'fillet' more..."
marty leith
Cafe Ninety Nine
86/100 (680 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Toasts
Carrot Cake
Cakes
Burger
Salad
Café
New Zealand
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Great coffee, even better food. Really welcoming little friendly Cafe. Great..."
Dean “iLsV” Sneedon
"Now ‘Roots Waffle Cafe’ Great coffee, great selection of menu and cabinet food and cakes with numerous vegan and vege alternatives. Friendly..."
Dana B
"Enjoyed a tasty breakfast, EGGS, scrambled eggs on sour dough bread, husband had a FUNNY GUY breakfast, mushrooms, poached egg and potato wedges ..."
Helen Preston
"Really tasty and wholesome food with friendly service! Definitely recommend the savoury waffles, I ordered “a hunter” with a side of their..."
Brittany Cook
"Great smoothies! Super Friendly staff (i think it was a family-owned/operated, got this nice genuine vibe from the staffs). didn't try the food. It..."
William Hendradjaja
"We'd just completed a long walk to the Huka Falls and were desperate for something warm and delicious. The bacon hock, leek and potato soup with..."
Dora Green
"My favorite place in Taupo by far. Great array of balanced, healthy and homely made food, cakes, salads, soups... you name it. GF, dairy free..."
Teresa Richard
"Feeling the need for a filling but healthier lunch and a glass of wine (it’s all about balance), I consulted Google and was intrigued by Cafe..."
Lena Jenkins
"Just had lunch here and this is the best toastie (aka The Boss) I've eaten in a long time. The beef brisket is tender and melt in your mouth, and..."
Stan Low
"I had the med stack. Beautifully cooked. Very tasty. Good portion size. Could have had a little more eggplant. Coffee was perfect. Thoroughly..."
Jacob Razak
Paetiki Bakery Restaurant
85/100 (650 ratings)
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Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Incredible flavoursome pies. Huge selection of good quality pies here. First time being here and will definitely come back at somestage. I highly..."
THEO
"Outstanding pies. Tasted: Pepper steak in creamy sauce. Pastry: Buttery, slightly flaky, soft yet crisp. Perfect pastry to filling ratio. Filling:..."
Damian Husted
"Award winning pies…..."
Wileen Lim
"Best pies ever. When we come to Taupō we always get pies from here. My favorite is the steak and cheese but to be honest they're all absolutely..."
Kevin HaeHae
"Another place where we liked it so much, we came back for round 2 while on vacation! They just offer a really simple thing, we put delicious filling..."
Jay
"We stopped by to grab some food before heading down to Ruapehu. I wasn't planning on getting anything but saw that they had award-winning pies (Lam's..."
Benedict Uy
"Travelled from UK to Taupo for a pepper steak pie. Well worth the journey. The trout had mince and was equally delighted,..."
Tim Cooke
"Best pies in the whole town, we love coming here all the time. Only issue is that the pies are a little expensive but its worth it!!! Very..."
NecrothorN
"F**k the lake go to spa road bakery! Easy parking.walk up to to cabinet food and take your time! Huge selection of pies to choose from. The pastry..."
Gavin
"Delicious, so much choice. We ordered the hot chips, a sausage, creamy mushroom pie, a pepper steak pie and an apple crumble. So delicious, would..."
Ruth O'Connor
"Absolutely delicious pies, the chips are seasoned perfectly and the price and service was great definitely..."
Tylah Sayer
"I got fried chicken and a kransky sausage here and it was delicious. a bit expensive at $10 total but I was hungry and hungover and it fixed that!..."
Willy
"They do the famous in NZ Lams pies so who could not be happy with this..."
Eric Fleming
"Delicious! Tried the lasagne pie and it had a great flavour and so satisfying. Warm & inviting..."
Iulia Moraru
"They had a vegetarian pie that was quite..."
Katie Mills
"Really nice pies. The lasagne pie was..."
A H
Taupo Thai Restaurant
85/100 (1106 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Thai
Asian
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pad Thai
Curry
Prawns
Green Curry
Fish
Noodle
Pork
Beef
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"A very Thai cultural restaurant, the waiters are warm and considerate, the food is delicious, our family enjoyed a sumptuous dinner..."
Chris J
"Excellent service , very quick and friendly service. Great atmosphere and food was delicious. Highly recommended. Only negative was it was quite..."
Mahaag Pentecost
"We dined in and the place was so busy ! But staff were super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant had a lovely ambience. Food was delicious, and..."
Alex Sydney
"We stopped in for lunch on our way back to Auckland. Absolutely amazing. Lunch special was $15.99. Very tasty and the portion sizes were spot on...."
Ruth Nahi
"Friendly and accommodating staff, itvwas a busy weekend today, with only 2 staff on the floor keeping up with all the orders. They were both nice..."
Josephine Lucas De Guzman
"I had a great time eating delicious food at your restaurant. waitresses were committed to great service and were very friendly. The atmosphere was..."
abdul muhsin
"Lovely meal - relatively quick delivery, lovely service great..."
Pauline Lyons
"Pick up order from their portal - very easy to use good food..."
Glenn Powell
"Great food and excellent service. Will be going there..."
Joanne Chevis
"Delicious Crispy Pork stir fry - Chef’s Special - lots of tasty crunchy veges with rice to soak up the scrummy juices. Others in party had green..."
Ken McTague
Taupo Indian Cuisine Restaurant & Bar
85/100 (335 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fast food
Indian
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
BYOB
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I had a wonderful experience at the Taupo Indian cuisine restaurant,Taupo, and I wanted to give a special shout-out to Grace for making it truly..."
vishal kang
"Must go to in Taupo! This is a great restaurant. Really well priced compared to Taupo restaurants so it is worth driving the 1km out of downtown. We..."
Heidi Bradley
"I had just arrived in Tāupo in the evening, coming from Rotorua, tired after a long day, and hungry after not having had time to eat all day I hence..."
David France - ExploreFeelGood
"Great food complemented by excellent service. Had a wonderful meal on a Monday afternoon. An additional plus is that facilities are well maintained...."
Daniel T.
"Awesome service. One of the best experience we have in newzealand. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Tasty and delicious food Once must try it once...."
Preeti Cheema
"One of the best Indian food and the quality of service is commendable. Very friendly staff. Will definitely visit..."
Deepak Dabas
"I ordered a vegetarian curry, plain naan and some mango kulfi.. and it was all delicious! The kulfi was a standout, it's that perfect balance of..."
Nataliyah Makea
"9 of us came in for an extended family dinner tonight, we all left happy with very full bellies. Delicious dinner as usual, thanks so much for your..."
Steph Clements
"I had very wonderful experience.very nice food.the good thing is customer service really..."
Arjunveer Singh
"We had been recommended this place from two different Indian locals, and it did not disappoint. After being greeted by Grace who was smiley and..."
Kirstin Mitchell
The Storehouse
85/100 (1466 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
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Drinks
Salmon
Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Toasts
Waffles
Bagels
Pork
Salad
Café
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"HOLY GUACAMOLE! What an incredible spot! Food was absolutely incredible and the staff so friendly and chilled out! Would absolutely recommend this..."
Aria Phillips
"Delicious!! I had the Philly Cheese Steak and it was divine hearty, full of flavour and beef!! Also, had the second half of my wife’s chicken..."
Beaudine Tahau
"Best breakfast I've ever had. 100% recommend. Great coffee, amazing food and so reasonably priced. Will defiantly be coming back. Also the staff are..."
Celine McCarthy
"My favourite place for brekky in Taupo. Staff are so lovely, coffee is ace, food is just THE BEST, and the decor is honestly the cutest shit I’ve..."
Julia Nicole
"such tasty food and the coffee is on point, staff are..."
Melissa Chloe Dellar
"Had delicious breakfast there recently in sunny surrounds.. felt like we'd found a Taupo gem! Cool upstairs space and great..."
Bonnie Warner-Blackburn
"Absolutely amazing Cafe!! Had breakfast there thus morning....food was delicious. Friendly staff and the Cafe itself is aesthetically good on the..."
Angela Scott
"Great food, friendly staff and a really neat little play area for kids. Had this recommended to us by a local and we weren’t..."
Mark Paterson
"These guys are amazing. The food is really good and the service is unbeatable. I left my wallet on the table and they were kind enough to courier it..."
Travis McGee
"Nice coffee, tasty kai and accommodating staff. Thanks for having..."
Garrick Thorn
"Awesome food, best coffee in town and cool cats that run the show. 10/10 experience! Highly recommend stopping..."
Sean Belling
"Lovely food and beverages! Great selection of options. The only downfall was the eggs were slightly over cooked, but otherwise it was great. We've..."
Jared Wood
"One of the best Benedict sauces I've had in a long time (and I eat/review a lot)! The bacon was requested crispy and it came out perfectly and tasted..."
Dane Marcus
"Ordered the Benedict and Buddha Bowl and they were tasty. Coffee was well made. Highly recommend the place to anyone visiting..."
Bhishman Desai
"Great breakfasts. Particularly recommend the fried chicken (which was gone before I had a chance to take a photo). Fab coffee too of course. The..."
Peter Hardy
"Great food. Great atmosphere. Coffee was nice to. Sit next to the fireplace to make it perfect during winter...."
Bas
"Had fried chicken sandwich and kids waffles. The toasts are quite soft and to be honest tastes like the toasts from countdown🤣 but the fried..."
C. Andrea
"Been here a number of times now, consistently good food and quick service. $150 for brunch for 5 people all with coffees. PROS +Eggscellent eggs..."
h bax
"I was googling for a great brunch place in Taupo and this cafe came up. It looked like it was highly recommended and they had a fried chicken waffle..."
Kym Moore
"We truly enjoyed our very filling breakfast. We had the Buddah Bowl, Fried Chicken Waffles and SH power breakfast. 🤤 Food 10/10. Ambiance 10/10...."
Sze Seah
"I like the setting of this place. It’s got two floors so it’s great for big groups. It’s well decorated and I know they also do private events..."
Celine Seah
"We had a delicious lunch here! We had the lamb salad and the chicken burger which were both amazing! Coffee was also brilliant! Being able to order..."
Joshua Wren
"Food is amazing. We stopped by for breakfast and it was awesome. Staff are friendly and we loved the local artists work for sale in-house. We bought..."
Justin Fretton
"Popped into SH after reading good reviews & wanted something healthy to take to Acacia Bay for brunch. Lovely cafe, very popular but they get through..."
Nicki Waa
"Nice place. Food was tasty and heated well. We didn't have a hot beverage the fruit juice was cool and..."
Helen Lynam
"Delicious food, fast service overall really nice cafe will definitely be back to try more on the menu Budda bowl and chicken and waffle was very..."
Kimberley Hutchings
"The idea of Taupō’s coolest cafe being located in a light industrial estate appeals. The space is certainly quirkier than the downtown cafe..."
Hamish Pringle
Fox & Hounds
85/100 (758 ratings)
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"We all enjoyed our dining experience here tonight and we were completely impressed with the customer service. Our waiter was polite, prompt, and even..."
Jessica Northcroft
"This was a cosy and friendly establishment with an eclectic variety of dishes and cuisines! The pork sausages of the bangers and mash were a hit with..."
Dane Marcus
"Came here on a cold Thursday night. Nice warm Lamb Shank to warm up the stomache (apologies about the photo... I seriously attacked it before I..."
Devils Advocate (Chiwi)
"Amazing food and really good value for money! Totally..."
Shan Eagle
"CRAZY GOOD, I ordered the sticky pork belly on the small plates menu which was nothing small and it was absolutely delicious, the explosion in the..."
Elena R.
"Excellent venue that caters for the whole family. All mains around the mid $30 mark for dinner. Service was superb and food selection, presentation..."
Christo Olckers
"It's all about atmosphere! Think of an English pub. It's lively, and a great place for a group of people to meet and have a social get together. ..."
Noel Munford
"We came in scattered from over the country over the period of an hour. Didn't quite know with how many we'd be or if everyone even wanted a full..."
Robin Keet
"Delicious food with good menu selection and reasonably priced. Great service and good..."
Colin Parr
"The 4 of us needed some comfort food and a drink or 2 and ended up having a fairly good roast and some good brews in a quiet cosy setting. The staff..."
Mark Pierson
"Second time I’ve been here, nice place for a drink and food, good variety on the..."
Ian Atkinson
"We keep going back for the chowder. By far the best chowder in Taupo. Great food, the staff are..."
Atawhai Dudley
"I'm not sure is it recently opened. Great grub, got the steak. Nicest I've had in a good while. So juicy medium rare. Reasonable price and served..."
David Melody
"Stunning surprise, a must dinning experience! We have visited many visible local pubs, cafe and restaurants, but the lads at The Fox & Hounds food &..."
KINGI
"The saff were very welcoming and friendly Service was excellent and the food was Devin, so much that we went two nights in a row while on..."
Kelsey Lovegrove
Mavericks
85/100 (450 ratings)
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"Enjoyed the three course set meal offered to us. The upstairs room offered plenty of space with amazing views of the mini putt below and the setting..."
Dave Pearson
"A big shout out to the awesome, professional and friendly service from Jade at Mavericks. On our first night in Taupo and visiting the area on..."
Kit
"What a gem of a restaurant. The service from Jade was amazing. Attention to detail was superb and Jade was extremely accomodating when it came to..."
Raphael Jankeeparsad
"We had lunch here today and I can confirm it was delicious. The service was even better and it was a great relaxed warm cosy atmosphere. Clean and..."
Rosemary Brunt
"First time eating here and omg it was amazingggg!! For starters we ordered the bao buns and garlic loaf and those bao buns are the best I’ve..."
Destiny Moore
"Best Chowder but seriously the best cocktails and still at a realistic price between $14 and $15 but good size cocktails with real alcohol not..."
Ange Jackson
"What a great pub! The menu is full of amazing starters, light meals, standard sized meals and desserts. We had the Korean fried chicken, fried pork..."
The Legitimate Reviewer
"Such a cool place, friendly workers, fast service and amazing kai. Ordered the tomahawk steak, salmon, Korean chicken and spag bol kids meal - YUM..."
Sha
"Food and atmosphere was great but the one thing I enjoyed the most was our awesome waiter Paora. He was naturally cheerful the whole time and even..."
Cheri Trethowen
"Food was excellent, the best steak I’ve had in a while! Generous meals and drinks. Staff were friendly and service was very quick! No dessert, way..."
Amy Hudson
"Good food - Good Service - Good Cocktails Shout-out to Jemma - She made sure we were well looked..."
Parth Kohli
"Took my partner to Mavericks after hearing from a friend they had a great meal there. First impression was excellent, lovely open restaurant, ..."
Andrew Oliver
"What an awesome experience we had last night at Mavericks! We turned up without a booking (silly us) but the team went above and beyond to still..."
Jenny Daly
"What a lovley place. Well set up, super friendly staff. Yummy food and cocktails. Overall a reasonable price for a nice night out. Thank..."
Cantabwestie
"Absolutely loved the service from every worker. Food was great, drink was delightful, loved it! Quick shout to Jessica who was extremely positive and..."
Kairi-Rianna Marino
"Service was amazing from Jemma, took care of the whole evening. Food was very good for price and would 100%..."
Ryan Crossman
"Heard this place was great and was not disappointed. Efficient and delicious for all the family with so many..."
Monique Gray
"We were welcomed by Jas and looked after extremely well. Been in Taupō for a week and eaten at several places but by far the food we had at..."
Isabelle Weiss
"Great Christmas dinner today... very friendly staff and amazing..."
Kanika Malhotra
Cafe Lacus
85/100 (318 ratings)
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"This is my favorite place to order calamari. Their calamari is so tender, seasoned well, and delightfully crisp. It's a neat pairing with the seaweed..."
Jenny FlyHigh
"Nice decor and seating, done up really well. All the cabinet food looked amazing. Ordered the seafood chowder off the menu and it didn't disappoint,..."
Anony Mouse
"What a beautiful cafe! I had a lovely flat white with oat milk and the breakfast bagel from the display cabinet. It was amazing! The bagel was so..."
Amy Hulehan
"Beautiful, relaxing place to grab some brunch! Food was absolutely delicious and definitely will be back again soon! Definitely..."
Lydia Baty
"I thoroughly enjoyed my fried chicken burger! The salad is amazing! The flat white is on the bitter side so think twice before placing your order!..."
Gnip Weis
"A little off the beaten track. We were in Taupo and looking for a place for brunch. The last couple of places fell through because of COVID staff..."
Kym Moore
"A newish cafe set in an ideal spot. Good range of dishes on the menu. The citrus lemon lime milkshake was very nice, very well presented including..."
Julia Hennessy
"Cafe Lacus is a coffee lover's paradise. Their mochachinos are just right, and the cozy interior is a perfect spot to relax. Parking is ample, making..."
Charlize Sorrell
"Cafe Lacus is a lovely cafe with a stylish and modern interior. An extensive cabinet and blackboard menu, all incredibly delicious, fresh food. My..."
Erin Harrison
"Cafe Lacus is such a well presented cafe, really beautiful inside and a nice place to visit away from the busyness of town. Friendly staff and a wide..."
Brianna Asplin
Jimmy Coops Lakehouse
84/100 (332 ratings)
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"The food is good and the burgers are huge. For the price though I would expect a small side of fries included. The meal ends up being about $50 each..."
Ashley Stratton
"Great atmosphere, fantastic service, staff were helpful and really enthusiastic. Food was delicious, burgers huge! Beer and cocktail selection was..."
Belinda Garner
"Came here on our way home from a body building comp in Napier. Awesome service and good yarns from the manager on duty. Yummy food, quick service and..."
Jesse Cook
"From the cheery greetings walking through the door from the manager to the beautiful pizzas,burgers and beer... from one namesake Jimmy Cooper (from..."
Alyson Cooper
"Delicious starters (Korean chicken and squid) and great burgers with great flavours. Excellent beers. Wonderful service. Fast service,..."
Jenny O'Brien
"Great ambiance and very accommodating staff. Order process is a bit techy, you need your phones to order their menu. I don’t know if they do normal..."
Michael Jerome de Loyola
"Awesome food and staff! Best Burger I've had in a long time. Definitely recommend the blue cheese burger and the truffle fries if you're into that...."
Nela Mg
"Amazing little place. The food was amazing and such good portion sizes. The vibe and manager really add to the atmosphere. We went back twice in one..."
Sharon Hartog
"Jimmy Coops is fantastic, best burger I have had in a long time, great views of the lake and mountains, and the staff are wonderful, you can't go..."
Richard Old
"I went and dined in on a hot, sunny Friday lunchtime. I tried their Coops Classic burger and a refreshing Jack Daniels and coke(JD's) great..."
Leon Khan
The Fern Cafe
84/100 (674 ratings)
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Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar
84/100 (1705 ratings)
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Accepts Mastercard
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"Called in for Breakfast in a group after we stayed the night in Taupo before heading north to Auckland. Really friendly service. Food was really good..."
Vaughan Wilson
"We have been twice on holiday and both times the service was superb and the food fresh and you could tell the food was made in house. Highly..."
Glenn Phillips
"Popped in here for a coffee and cake yesterday. First time we'd used it and it certainly won't be the last. The seating and atmosphere were great, as..."
Steve Drake
"Awesome food and drinks and lovely staff! I've just had the 'detox loaf' and a coffee for a quick breakfast and absolutely loved it!!! So yum I..."
Claire Dredge
"Without a shadow of a doubt... best food in town!!! I drool over the poached eggs and potato cakes and don't get me started on the date and orange..."
Michal Johnson
"Our fave cafe hands down! Best coffee,delicious food and cheerful friendly staff..."
Tia McDermott
"Out for mothers day brekkie with my family. Was totally impressed with the staff. Before we order was told it was a 30min wait. That was expected as..."
Karen McLean
"We loved Victoria’s in 2015 on our honeymoon and our return trip 2.5 years later with the kids it’s even better. Thank..."
Emiloly Ramsay
"Love everything about this place. The food, the coffee and the service is..."
Nic Jarvis
"I love coming to Victoria's! Friendly service and the delightfu arrayl food is delicious!!! The coffee is always great and I will never forget the..."
Sharyn Newman NZ
"Great setting, astmosphere and food. In fact there was food envy when I posted a picture of my Avocado Smash breakfast on..."
Beth Kearney
"Great staff and super Xmas atmosphere. Tasty food and nice coffee. Very satisfied. Even my parents were impressed! Thank..."
Sasha Law
"Eggs bene was tasty. I definitely had jealousy issues when someone else's scrambled eggs came out! Good selection and friendly people that worked..."
becca
"Very lovely lunch today, we ordered cheesy beef burger, soup of the day, and the works(the pork ribs were really..."
Vicky Huang
"Lovely cafe. They have a great food selection and everything has their own little twist on it. The fluffy pancakes with lemon curd were..."
Christine Pover
"The people at this cafe are so polite and kind, their food and coffee is on top. Have a visit when u come to..."
Jaehyo, Olivia Roh
"Grabbed breakfast here on our way through to Wellington! Service was extremely friendly, food came out fast and was delicious. Lots of dairy free and..."
Lucy Morris
"Pancakes was the absolute tops! So delicious and the coffee was the best had in the NZ..."
Beth Mug
"Soy flat whites, dirty chai, salads, frittata, Mac and cheese - it's all delicious and the list goes on. They can somehow send out coffee that is far..."
Dan May
"Nice decor, friendly staff plus great food! The best combo! Had rolled omelettes with chorizo, capsicum and potatoes with added BACON!! Eggs were..."
Jia Woei L
"Love it. Good food. Good coffee. Relax..."
Bas
"Had 'The Works' and it did not disappoint. One of the best big breakfasts I've ever had, and one of the few that has lived up to what it's advertised..."
be ry
"Went there per recommendation as suddenly had cravings, but the small pancake a lil dense, had..."
Wolfie King
"Super cute little cafe with an outdoor patio! We stopped on our way out from Taupo to Wellington and grabbed 2 expertly crafted and strong Flat..."
Jennifer Johnson
"Sitting here at the moment. Enjoying our coffee. Amazing ambiance ☺️ very relaxing. Loved the variety of foods. Thanks for catering ketogenic..."
Mrs Smith
"It's a nice diner with casual diner style options. Most of the portion sizes are large, and very filling. The staff are friendly. Our experience was..."
R L (Eatinghero)
"Excellent food, staff are very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere with plenty of room to sit down, relax to enjoy your food and coffee. Plenty..."
Joel Andrews
"The food was nice. However the edamame beens were a bit frozen. The place was very busy but the service was relatively..."
Emilia Stocks
"Great food options. Don't forget to add bacon if you want bacon on your Eggs Beni or your wife might steal your pork from yours, who did it right..."
Andrew Cook
The Bay Bar & Brasserie
84/100 (311 ratings)
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"First time dining here, nice ambiance and great staff friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. Service was excellent and the meals were on the mark,..."
Grant McAneaney
"Wow, what a great little place. Atmosphere was great and it was nice and warm thanks to the log burner sitting in the dining room. Service was casual..."
DebHead
"Had a fab meal last night. Garlic Prawns, then the 1/2 Cray. Banoffee Pizza for dessert. I think this has to be one of the nicest meals we have had..."
Tina Gamblin
"We just stopped for lunch and shared a Pepperoni pizza between us, but if we're ever in the Area near Acacia Bay again we'll seek this place out..."
David Boulton
"We stopped here for dinner last night and we loved it so much we came back again for dinner tonight. The food was fantastic - would highly recommend..."
Nicola Cavanagh
"Delicious food and yummy icecream for dessert. The restaurant was in walking distance to our B&B. Definitely would come..."
Lisa Haubensak
"Great kai and great service. The availability of quality top shelf liqour is..."
shinelle thomson
"Nice place if you are close by. Staff was nice, the food was good, salad could be fresher and the location is what it is. But overall a nice..."
Sebastian Eika
"My partner and I love coming here to relax, and I mostly enjoy their Thomas & Rose Watermelon cider and he has the Waikato draught beer (on tap)...."
iLanRha
"Stopped in on our way home from a walk around the bays and had a absolutely wonderful experience with the staff and especially the food, (flavours to..."
Francis Gates
"We were walk ins on the Sunday over Waitangi weekend. The manager found us a table and we were very pleasantly surprised. I had the steak and my..."
Champak Mehta
"Always a pleasure to dine here. It has a relaxing..."
#GRIMBEAM
"Food tasted pretty good. Friendly staff. The owner needs to get the toilet lock..."
Lina
"Good value, basic pub decor but the food was..."
Chris Toal
"Fabulous food and service!! We were a party of 11 and celebrated our wedding anniversary. We've been here before and were not disappointed. Thank you..."
Anne Morgan
"Great food. Got pizzas and a crème brûlée and they were both 10/10. Service was awesome, the girls that served us were very clear about wait times..."
Campbell Reid
"We had an amazing meal. The staff were awesome. They couldn't do enough for you. There was a group who could have made a little less noise. Despite..."
Terry Quinn
"Walked in on a Thursday night without a booking and were told we could have a table for an hour. Come 30 minutes later, they had worked their magic..."
Andrew Milford
"This place is awesome great service, great food. I was happy sitting on the Bar side and the staff always ask if I need a top up which is great. The..."
Dre Gee
Pavilion Restaurant
84/100 (138 ratings)
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"We went there for the Sunday roasted buffet. A small selection of foods, but tasted good, especially the meat. Normally the meat in the buffet are..."
Karen Chung
"Terrific meal at Sunday's Surf n' Turf buffet. Beautiful facility, excellent service, many food choices - tasty and fresh, some hot off the grill,..."
Thomas Annick
"Great restaurant with amazing food and..."
XINCHEN XUE
"Fantastic restaurant. I took my wife there for her birthday and it was lovely. Live ambient music from a very talented musician. The wait staff..."
vince rasell
"The Pavillion restaurant was lovely however it was quite busy on the evening that we went; resulting in our food taking roughly half an hour to..."
Dave Sharma
"Amazing service. We enjoyed the New Orleans Buffet. The buffet area itself is quite small. But the food was good and came out constantly. My biggest..."
Atawhai Dudley
"Been here twice now while staying in the resort for work. Impeccable service and the food is amazing. Baked Alaska with the berry compote is to die..."
Taryn Arnold
"We shared a lovely meal at Pavilion while staying in Taupō. We’ve ended up going twice in a day we enjoyed it so. Thanks for the lovely food and..."
J Tocker
"Excellent Food, first of all. Such amazing and helpful staff: nothing is ever too much trouble for any of them from the management all the way..."
Andrew Hanley
"Took advantage of their first table promotion and the food was absolutely excellent. My partner is vegan and they also had plenty of options to cater..."
Harry Hiscock
"We had a stunning meal the chicken breast was so moist and so well cooked followed by the chocolate sauce pudding. Would recommend will be..."
Val Kasper
"Awesome we are locals but this restaurant and service was outstanding. Excellent in every way. Taupo would have to rate this as one of the..."
Marie Fraser
"Should be rated at 10 star service Exceptional food and service at an affordable price. Your always made more than welcome by everyone who works ..."
Steve Houghton
"Friendly & cute staff, good food, service & ambience. A peaceful place to enjoy a nicely cooked steak, or whatever you choose. Waiters want to please..."
Chris Stenquist
"Beautiful surroundings and service. Reasonable prices, will be back to try their afternoon teas which starts at 11.30am. Lovely old world..."
Irene Mackay
Lava Glass Cafe
84/100 (1811 ratings)
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"A cute little stop just outside of Taupo; perfect for a cloudy or rainy day where hiking or going out on the lake is not possible. They sell the most..."
Amy Rosvally
"Beautiful place to visit. The Gallery was Gorgeous... You couldn't help but wander through amd appreciate each piece on show - they are stunning! The..."
A Tuua
"A very different experience seeing very vibrant and colorful glasswork. We went through the garden and it was pretty nice but I guess they could..."
Gayan Perera
"The Lava Glassblowing studio and sculpture garden is a must do when in Taupo. The glass art is mind blowing beautiful and a real treat to view. The..."
Alan Courtenay
"Such a beautiful place to stop by. I’m so glad I got to walk through the lovely garden. I was really keen to bring a piece of NZ and this artist..."
Jessica Soppitt
"Amazing place to learn about the world of glass and how is the process of glass blowing. Really good cafeteria service. And the store to buy is..."
Romina Andrea
"Had a quiet stroll through the glass garden, lots of nice glass sculptures and art work. Worth while making a stop..."
Hennie van der Walt
"The walk through the door of this gallery is just a blast of colourful beauty and light. We had plenty of time and enjoyed lingering over favourite..."
heather derbyshire
"So amazing to see such beautiful art being created right in front of you. The glass garden is beautifully laid out with excellent displays and..."
qazi ali
"Absolutely amazing show room of pieces for sale, I loved almost everyone of them, the jewellery was well prices and wish there was more of a..."
Dats Travln
Dixie Brown's
84/100 (6794 ratings)
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"Great night here. The customer service was on point staff were very friendly and our order for 5 was at our table within 10 minutes. I was very..."
Nikki Waaka
"We had dinner last night here and breakfast today too. It's amazing!! Service was great, super friendly and helpful waitresses/manager. Steak and..."
Sandy Wang
"If I could give 4 and a half stars, I would. It was literally only because we had to ask about drink orders twice. The table next to us also had to..."
Chelsea C
"From South Africa to Taupo this was an amazing experience. Food was superb, my partner and I will definitely be visiting again..."
Carmin Kannemeyer
"Great food. Highly recommend the bread and butter desert. And the cheese..."
William Aull
"The meals here were fantastic (my pork belly was slightly tough) and our girls loved the milkshakes. Service was very slow and we waited a long tine..."
Allan Sparrow
"Went to Dixie Browns twice over the last year. First time we were stopping through from Wellington and just looking for a family meal. We stopped for..."
Kym Moore
"Another fantastic meal at Dixie Browns. Such tasty dishes. Wish we lived closer so we could come more often. Such great service from their friendly..."
Maria
"My family and I visited Dixie Brown for the first time recently by accident on the 19th of Jan and I am glad to say it was a very good accident..."
A R
"Last ones late at night and still service with a smile. Food was quick and excellent because there was no one else there and we were hungry. Can't..."
Dennis Hancock
"after the good experience I had in Mount Maunganui, I decided to let my friends to have a try on Dixie Browns since we’re in Taupo today! all of..."
Sheng Yi Lim
"Girls weekend in Taupo, thought we'd check out Dixie Browns & I'm so glad we did. Beautiful meals, drinks & atmosphere. The service was phenomenal!..."
Shantel Manihera-Hadfield
"Lovely atmosphere, apart from the loud rap music that was playing. Omlette was over cooked rubbery. Smoothie could have better presentation. Apart..."
Kristal Turts
"The best chicken fettuccine I have tasted. Burger and pizza were also superb except for the dry..."
Crizelle Clerigo
"Good was amazing work a great selection. There is a kids menu which was ok, it was done on an activity sheet and came with crayons. The spot the..."
Sarah Long
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